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The revenue Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Community Unit School District 3 received through local taxes increased 8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: low income students score 6.6 points lower at May Elementary School

At May Elementary School, a 6.6-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 2.8 points lower at Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School

At Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School, a 2.8-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Nathan D. White and Megan M. Scholl buy 413 W. Oregon St., Polo

On Sept. 28, 2018, Kimberly B. Walsh (trustee) sold their home at 413 W. Oregon St., Polo to Nathan D. White and Megan M. Scholl for $105,000.

Report: 54 percent of 2015 Pearl City High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

In a year when 86 percent of Pearl City High School seniors graduated on time, 54 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Meredith S Arjes buys 1300 Scott Ave., Rochelle

The home at 1300 Scott Ave., Rochelle was sold on Sept. 28, 2018 by Gloria L Mason for $144,000. The buyer was Meredith S Arjes.

80.3 percent of Forreston Jr/Sr teachers stay put; average earns $54,424 per year

More than 80.3 percent of teachers stay at Forreston Jr/Sr High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Robert T. Chadwick sells 1045 Turkington Terrace, Rochelle

The home at 1045 Turkington Terrace, Rochelle was sold on Sept. 28, 2018 by Robert T. Chadwick for $135,000. The buyer was James D. Carle.

Preston L Turner buys 714 N. Eighth St., Rochelle

On Sept. 28, 2018, Andrew R. Taylor sold their home at 714 N. Eighth St., Rochelle to Preston L Turner for $75,000.

Statewide test results: low income students score 19.7 points lower at Ashton-Franklin Center High School

At Ashton-Franklin Center High School, a 19.7-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

88.3 percent of West Carroll Primary teachers stay put; average earns $48,891 per year

More than 88.3 percent of teachers stay at West Carroll Primary year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low income students score 13.0 points lower at Pearl City Elementary School

At Pearl City Elementary School, a 13.0-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

How much revenue has Pearl City CUSD 200 received from local taxpayers?

The revenue Pearl City Community Unit School District 200 received through local taxes increased 15.8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: low income students score 23.6 points lower at Galena Middle School

At Galena Middle School, a 23.6-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 11.8 points lower at Tilton Elementary School

At Tilton Elementary School, a 11.8-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

How much revenue has Paw Paw CUSD 271 received from local taxpayers?